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About Taylor&Emmet LLP

Taylor&Emmet LLP is one of the leading and most successful law firms in the South Yorkshire region, a position it has held for nearly 150 years.

This success has been achieved by delivering the highest quality legal advice to business and private clients, many of whom have remained with the firm for generations.

To maintain this enviable position, we have invested significantly in the business in recent years, in terms of our geographic location, number of offices, technology and the quality and ability of our people.

Legal services for your business

﻿We’re here to look after your business interests. Integrity, professionalism and the highest standards of client care form the bedrock of our services. We have the breadth of expertise and experience to help you achieve the right results.

We become a seamless part of your team by building a rapport with key staff , learning about your operation and being transparent in our work. Developing a partnership based on trust allows us to deliver cost eff ective, honest and legal advice services that will protect and enhance your organisation. Rely on us, when it matters the most.

Taylor&Emmet in the media

Being a full-service law firm means that we can tailor our legal services for sectors. This allows us to be the go-to for all your legal requirements. For more information on how we can advice you visit our key sector pages.

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We have been consistently recognised by The Legal 500 guide to the legal profession as one of the leading law firms in the South Yorkshire region and throughout this website you will find evidence of the references made to Taylor&Emmet, drawn from the 2012 and 2013 editions.

A different approach

Whether you are a business or an individual seeking legal advice for the very first time, our tried and tested approach to client service remains the same.

What happens when I receive the Decree Nisi/Conditional Order?

If you wish to instruct us to prepare the Application for Decree Absolute/Final Decree please send to us:-

A copy of the Decree Nisi/Conditional Order

Payment of £48

Payment at this stage must be made in advance by cheque payable to “Taylor and Emmet LLP” or by credit/debit card either at reception or by telephone. Please note that cheques take 5 working days to clear and payments by credit/debit cards take 3 working days to clear.

Below are the instructions you will receive in order to complete stage 3

Thank you for providing a copy of the Decree Nisi/Conditional Order and payment. We now enclose the Application for Decree Absolute/Final Decree.

Please sign the application in the box and date it.

The signed and dated Application for Decree Absolute/Final Decree should then be sent to Court.

Is there any reason I should NOT apply for the Decree Absolute/Final Decree?

Once the Decree Absolute/Final Decree has been pronounced you are no longer legally married/in civil a partnership.

We would advise that you do not apply for Decree Absolute/Final Decree if you are still living in the family home and this is owned or rented in your spouse/partner’s sole name. This is because you would no longer have a legal right to occupy the property.

We would also urge you to consider carefully whether it is appropriate to apply for Decree Absolute/Final Decree if your spouse/partner has a pension. This is because you would lose any widow/widower’s benefits should they pass away once the divorce or dissolution has been finalised.

You should also bear in mind that once the marriage or civil partnership has been dissolved you may no longer inherit from your deceased spouse/partner’s estate.

Can I remarry or enter into a civil partnership once I receive the Decree Absolute/Final Decree?

The Decree Absolute/Final Decree is the final stage in the process and means that you are free to remarry or enter into a civil partnership.

If your spouse/partner owns property (either jointly or in their sole name), they have a pension or they have a higher income than you, we strongly suggest that that you seek specialist advice on the financial orders available.

Once you have remarried or entered into a civil partnership the law does not allow you to make certain claims against your ex/spouse/partner which could mean that you lose out financially.

Wills

You need to be aware that the Decree Absolute/Final Decree will affect any Will you have made and if you remarry or enter into a civil partnership any existing Will is automatically cancelled and of no effect. If you have not already done so, we would strongly recommend that you consider making a Will. We enclose our factsheet on Wills for your information.

The cost of a single straightforward will is £180 including VAT. If you wish to make an appointment please contact our Wills and Probate department on 0114 218 4000.

File closing arrangements

If we do not hear from you within the next two months or if you confirm that you do not wish to instruct us further we will arrange to close your file. This will be placed in our archive for a period of 6 years after which it will be destroyed.

We enclose a Client Feedback Questionnaire and would be obliged if you could take the time to complete and return this to us. This enables us to monitor the level of service that we provide.

We hope that you have found our Divorce Document Preparation service helpful.

Why choose Taylor&Emmet?

"Michaela Heathcote is described by the Legal 500 as “good, empathetic and helpful.” She leads a “sizeable” family team. Her department receives recognition for assisting with domestic abuse issues for non-English speaking clients and its high net worth matrimonial work."

Legal 500 - Leading Firm 2015

"The service I received was exceptional, I felt so at ease with the process even though it was an extremely difficult time for me. Lucy was very personable and ensured I was understanding of the whole process, I am very pleased with the work and time that has been given to ensure I got to see my little girl again. I can't thank you enough."

Family law client, Sheffield

"I always appreciated the way Michaela was able to demonstrate genuine empathy to my situation and manage to keep my appointment and other communications on subject and never felt that I was paying for her unnecessarily. The advice she provided me with was realistic, honest and beneficial."

E Elizabeth Hardy - Sheffield

"I’m writing to say “thank you” for all your help, support and advice to bring my divorce proceedings to a successful conclusion. Everything you did for me was conducted in such a friendly and professional way, the like of which I’d not previously experienced, and I am very grateful."

Jamesl

"Thank you soo much for my freedom and all your support this last year. Have a feeling life's about to get good. Warmest wishes!"

Family law client - Sheffield

“I would like to express my appreciation of your help, advice and patience in this matter. “